Spatial Abilities and the Effects of Computer Animation on Short-Term and Long-Term Comprehension

To determine if different levels of graphic presentation affected understanding, 131 middle school science students with high and low spatial ability were shown programs teaching concepts of molecular diffusion with no graphics, static graphics, or animated graphics. Students with low spatial abilit...

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Published inJournal of educational computing research Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 139
Main Author Hays, Timothy A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.1996
Subjects
Comprehension
Computer Animation
Computer Graphics
Computer Uses in Education
Concept Teaching
Educational Research
Instructional Design
Junior High Schools
Science Education Research
Scientific Concepts
Secondary School Science
Spatial Ability
Teaching Methods
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ISSN0735-6331
DOI10.2190/60Y9-BQG9-80HX-UEML

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Summary:To determine if different levels of graphic presentation affected understanding, 131 middle school science students with high and low spatial ability were shown programs teaching concepts of molecular diffusion with no graphics, static graphics, or animated graphics. Students with low spatial ability benefited from animated presentations. Spatial ability was a significant factor in short-term comprehension and presentation was significant in long-term comprehension. (PEN)
ISSN:0735-6331
DOI:10.2190/60Y9-BQG9-80HX-UEML